Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S vs TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S	TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2
Focal length	105mm	75mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (75mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S (105mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | Professional Macro Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USA Model

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TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 Auto Focus Full Frame Camera Lens for Nikon Z

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 105mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 is 75mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S or the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2?
The TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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